Removing hood pad 560SEC

[Oversize]

A messy job made easier with a plastic sheet over the engine. The old adhesive wasn’t that strong & I was able to remove the majority with the plastic shovel, used as a large scraper. The rest I removed with a razor blade scraper. I’ll pressure wash it now to remove any other grease & debris. Unlikely I’ll replace the pad with an original or OEM type.

 

[c107]

Not sure what the paint is like on your car but if good it is worth putting on a new pad. The heat from the engine will eventually crack the paint above the heads. Even on my lowly 230E this had happened as the PO did not bother to attach the pad. Coupe pad is different to sedan!

 

[Michel]

I think it would be easier to remove the bonnet and work from on top.
However, you would need a second pair of hands to help remove it.

 

[Oversize]

That’s always the problem! No help & no second pair of hands readily available... Although the neighbours came to the rescue not long ago!

 

[c107]

You can do it as a one man job fairly easily. I've done it on two 126's this way.
i used quite a thick adhesive to make this possible:

Coupe:

W126 Bonnet insulation « Classic Jalopy

Replacing the W126 bonnet insulation on a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC. This procedure is the same on W126 sedan models as well as other Mercedes-Benz.

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Saloon:

W126 Sedan Bonnet Insulation

A few months ago I replaced the under bonnet insulation pad on my 560SEC. This job also needed doing on the 300SE. I purchased both pads at the same tim

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[Styria]

It is a job that can be done quite efficiently by an expert, such as Parks. Getting the old stuff is reasonably easy. The secret is to orbital sand the old, hard glue as best as possible and then apply PROFESSIONSAL thin glue twice. Wait for the initial application to be better than touch dry, and then a second coat, wait for about fifteen to twenty minutes, and then glue the new pad in place. It will stick just about rock hard at the merest contact with the glue that's been finely applied. Finely is the secret, and do it with a spray gun. Regards Styria

 

[Patrick_R]

Can we please see some pics Mark when it’s finished?

 

[Styria]

Yes Mark, any update ? Looking at the underside of your bonnet, whoever applied the glue must have done so by virtually throwing the tin of glue onto the bonnet - it is just as well that a new item will be fitted that will hide the ugly marks so evident at the moment. The bonnet padding on Gleaming Beauty (6.9) is now due for replacement, but I will pay Parks to apply the final touches - nothing like an expert doing it as it fits well and is neat and tidy, "tucked in" properly at all the edges. Regards Styria